No - I'm still in the early stages of developing a business plan.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - I'm still in the stage of gathering resources (financial and knowledge).
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - I'd prefer to find a business partner if possible. Any available grants would be helpful, too.
Project
Farm Name
Devine Acres Nursery
Farm Project Description
A small-scale nursery that grows the majority of its own plants. Ideally, I would like to grow into a roadside stand or small store that carries consignment products from other local farmers (meat, plants, etc).
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
License -
MOU -
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
Approximately 3 years, or more.
Ideal date to obtain land by
Flexible
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1+
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
.75 - 1+ acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Moderate work required: clearing some brush, tilling, etc.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I'm flexible, either way.
Need farm buildings
Yes - A shed to store equipment. Ideally a greenhouse, too.
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Need to be able to easily spray plants daily (if need be), or set up a sprinkler.
Need on-site housing
Yes - I would need space for myself and my one dog.
Production type
Flower - Cut flowers
Nursery - Nursery plants: flowers and veggies.
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Conventional -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I will be seeking whatever insurance would be applicable for the land and business.
